Technical Trainer jobs in Bellingham, WA

Posting updated effective July 1, 2023

The hourly pay rate is $16.37 effective July 1, 2023. 

Bellingham Technical College is establishing a pool of applicants available to perform assignments as Academic Tutors for the 2023-2024 academic year.  

These are on-call, temporary, hourly assignments available on an as needed basis throughout the year.   Hours are not guaranteed, and assignments are based on college and program needs.

Tutors are a valuable resource to student achievement and academic success.  Tutoring occurs on an as-needed basis and usually covers one of the following subjects:  Mathematics (GED Math through Calculus 3), Biology (including Anatomy & Physiology, Chemistry, and Microbiology), Intro to Computers, Physics, Psychology, English/Communication, and other subjects covered by programs at BTC as needed upon student request.

• Provide individual and small group tutoring to students in the Tutoring Center at Bellingham Technical College (H9); 
• Assist students in improving academic achievement by meeting with them on a regular basis to clarify learning problems and work on study skills;
• Other assistance might include:  reviewing in-class material, notes, and text; working on solutions to homework problems; preparing for upcoming tests;
• During non-tutoring times, tutors may be asked to help perform other clerical type duties in the Tutoring Center.
• Online tutoring delivered through ZOOM meetings. Scheduling may include a mix of in-person and online hours. Hours in person and online may change quarterly. 

• An A or B grade in each of the subjects in which you wish to tutor, plus instructor recommendation if available;
• Good interpersonal communication skills and ease in relating to people from varying educational, cultural, and social backgrounds;
• Responsible, dependable, and mature;
• Previous tutoring or teaching experience beneficial, but not required.

• BTC Employment Application
• Supplemental Questions
• Copies of unofficial transcripts